A Farewell to Coach Pat Summitt, the Phenomenal Time 100, Another Insane Abortion Law, and Tons of Videos!

I swore to myself that this would be a short news roundup. After all, I've been sick this week, and you're out doing good for Earth Day, not inside reading this silly little blog. (Actually, confession, I'm SO HAPPY YOU'RE INDOORS READING THIS SILLY LITTLE BLOG.) But there was just so much important stuff to share this week, including three awesome videos, that I couldn't help myself. But you'll see the links, and you won't be able to blame me, either.

Tennessee's Summitt Changed Game Even if you're not a sports fan, you probably know Pat Summitt. Coach Summitt, who changed the face of modern athletics, announced her retirement this week after 38 seasons as the head basketball coach of the Tennessee Lady Vols, due to early-onset Alzheimer's. Hers is such an incredibly tragic story. Take some time to watch the above video of Coach Summitt's legacy, and if you're interested, poke around espnW, which did an amazing job of putting together a comprehensive tribute to not only her accomplishments as a coach, but as a leader for women and athletes everywhere. Our hats off to you, Coach. Your contributions won't ever be forgotten, even if we won't hear your voice yelling on the sidelines!

What It Cost Eight Women Writers to Make It In New York Ever had the urge to quit your job, move somewhere, and follow your dream with a notebook and whatever money was in your pockets? Many of these writers did just that--turns out, things worked out pretty well for 'em. Patti Smith. Susan Sontag. Tama Janowitz. I could go on, or you could just read the article.

Name Change: A Filmmaker’s Portrait of Her Transgender Father

If you're interested in documentary or gender politics, I don't need to say much more to convince you to watch this. From the New York Times; click play!

APSE: The Sandusky Story I'll leave the description of this link to freelance producer Brent, who works on our gorgeous digital version to describe this link: "Well, HERE’S an amazing 50 minute discussion with Sara Ganim and her managing editor talking about how she got the Harrisburg gig, how they reported the Sandusky case, how it all went down, and everything in between. Amazing. Great reporting, supportive editor and newsroom, and a killah great lawyer. Heroes all." Watch!